Letter by letter: 설탕
Korean is written in syllable blocks. Here is what each block of 설탕 is made of.
| Block | Letters | Sounds |
|---|---|---|
| 설 | ㅅ + ㅓ + ㄹ | ㅅ s, ㅓ eo, ㄹ l (at the end) |
| 탕 | ㅌ + ㅏ + ㅇ | ㅌ t, ㅏ a, ㅇ ng (at the end) |
New to the letters? Tap through the Hangul chart to hear each one.
How to type it
On a standard Korean keyboard (2-set), press these keys in order:
TㅅJㅓFㄹXㅌKㅏDㅇ
Practice with the online Korean keyboard, or learn the layout in the typing test.
Learn all the food and drinks words with flashcards and a typing quiz on the food and drinks in Korean page.
Frequently asked questions
What is "sugar" in Korean?
설탕 (seoltang).
How do you pronounce 설탕?
It sounds like "seoltang".
Romanization: Revised Romanization of Korean, with sound changes. Audio: a recorded native-sounding Korean voice.
Last checked: 2026-10-20